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Working Together!

One of the major emphases in trail development is cooperation and partnerships between governmental agencies. Local governments within Ingham County are advocating trail development within their communities and have actively sought out partnerships with Ingham County to develop a comprehensive trail system linking communities.

The City of Lansing - Has been at the forefront of Lansing River Trail development, and has partnered with Ingham County for a River Trail South extension through Scott Woods Park connecting with Hawk Island County Park in 2006.  The City of Lansing has led a cooperative project with Ingham County to establish a trail leading from Hawk Island County Park to the Hope Soccer Complex, which will be completed in spring, 2008.  The City of Lansing is also leading development of the River Trail South from Potter Park Zoo to Scott Woods Park.  When this trail segment is completed in summer, 2008, the southern portion of the Capital Connector Trail will extend all the way south to Jolly Road at Aurelius Road.

Delhi Township - Working through the early stages of developing a trail leading from the Hope Soccer Complex to Burchfield County Park in Holt.

The City of Mason - Developed the Hayhoe Riverwalk and is working towards the extension of this trail.

Meridian Township - Has been working with Ingham County planning the Lake Lansing Trail segment of the Heart of Michigan Trail and has developed a portion of the trail through Nancy Moore Park in Haslett.  Trail development from Lake Lansing South Park to the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Park Lake Road is scheduled for 2009.  Lake Lansing Phase II, from Park Lake Road to the Red Cedar Greenway on the Michigan State University campus, will complete a continuous trail connection from Lake Lansing South Park in Haslett to the Lansing River Trail in downtown Lansing.

Trails help build partnerships among private companies, landowners, neighboring municipalities, local government, and advocacy groups. When residents are encouraged to be involved in a community project, like a trail project, they feel more connected to the community (Warren 1998).